Bus from West Hampstead to Luton Airport
3 direct routes · 46–61 min · first bus 06:17, last bus 18:34 (weekdays); night services A2 and A1 run 02:56–00:35.
Next buses to Luton Airport as of 10:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in West Hampstead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 | National Express | ~61 min | 23 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 02:56 | 00:35 | Finchley Road & Frognal Station (Stop FD) | Airport Bus Station (Bay Q) | — |
| A1 | National Express | ~61 min | 23 | Sat 23 · Sun 23 | 03:06 | 23:55 | Finchley Road & Frognal Station (Stop FD) | Airport Bus Station (Bay P) | — |
| A31 | National Express | ~46 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 13 | 06:17 | 18:34 | Finchley Road & Frognal Station (Stop FD) | Airport Bus Station (Bay S) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in West Hampstead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every A2 bus or A1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from West Hampstead to Luton Airport?
3 routes run directly from West Hampstead to Luton Airport: the A2 (National Express), the A1 (National Express), the A31 (National Express). The most frequent is the A2, 23 times each weekday — board at Finchley Road & Frognal Station (Stop FD) and get off at Airport Bus Station (Bay Q), about 61 minutes.
How long does the bus take from West Hampstead to Luton Airport?
Between 46 minutes on the A31 and 61 on the A2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from West Hampstead to Luton Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:17 and the last around 18:34 — and night services A2 and A1 run 02:56–00:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from West Hampstead to Luton Airport?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.